The hillside homes of Tibetan Buddhists in Larung Gar

The sprawling hillside settlement of Larung Gar, home to Serthar Buddhist Institute, in the traditional Tibetan region of Kham. This remote town is at an elevation of around 12,500ft and home to over 40,000 monks, nuns and buddhist students.Picture: Shinya Itahana / Barcroft